The national anthem of the United States, "The Star-Spangled Banner," has been sung by many notable performers over the years, especially at major events like the Super Bowl.
- At the 2025 Super Bowl (Super Bowl LIX), the national anthem was performed by Jon Batiste, a Grammy-winning musician and New Orleans native known for his work as a bandleader and composer
- In the 2024 Super Bowl, country music icon Reba McEntire sang the national anthem. She has a long history with the song and this was her first Super Bowl performance
- Historically, other famous performers include Whitney Houston, whose 1991 Super Bowl rendition is considered one of the best ever, Diana Ross (the first major pop star to sing the anthem at the Super Bowl in 1982), Barry Manilow, Charley Pride (the first chart-topping solo star to sing it in 1974), and groups like the Backstreet Boys and Dixie Chicks
- Many artists from various genres, including country, pop, and soul, have performed the anthem at the Super Bowl, making it a celebrated tradition with diverse interpretations
Thus, the national anthem has been sung by a wide range of artists, with Jon Batiste being the most recent notable performer at the 2025 Super Bowl.
